You’ve had the perfect proposal and the engagement party is behind you. Now, the wedding planning can finally begin! Brides-to-be approach wedding planning very differently, and every bride is unique. Some have had their dream wedding in mind for years and others aren’t sure what they want. Either way, the decisions and planning that go into a wedding take a lot of time, effort, and coordination. When you’re planning a destination Rocky Mountain wedding, it can feel like the “To Do” list never ends.

Luckily, some smart cookies out there have developed lots of great wedding apps to help you stay on track with your timelines, schedules, and decision making. We’ve rounded up the best apps out there to help you plan your Rocky Mountain wedding!

1. WeddingHappy

Simply add your wedding date (or a rough estimate if it isn’t set) and WeddingHappy auto-generates a detailed checklist of everything you need to do to get ready for the big day. Not only that, it outlines a timeline for each item so you don’t have to figure out deadlines for yourself. 

Upgrading to the  Premium version allows you to share and collaborate with your partner. If you’re the type to keep putting things off, this app will help keep you accountable.

Pricing: Free (Premium features from $3.99 – $24.99)
Devices: Available for iOS and Android

2. Wedding Planner

What can’t this app do? Wedding Planner by The Knot is a one-stop-shop for wedding planning and inspiration. 

The app features a fun Style Quiz so you can get a concrete idea of your wedding vision – perfect for the bride-to-be who isn’t quite sure what she wants! Once you’ve settled on a style, add inspiration from Pinterest or photos from your phone. Then send everything to your wedding planner and vendors in one click!

Other features include:

• Free, customizable wedding website templates
• All-in-one registry and RSVP management (meal choice, plus ones, etc.)
• Auto-generated, customizable wedding checklist
• Wedding day timeline that auto-updates as you check things off your “To Do” list 
• Fun wedding countdown timer
• Budget management: set your expenses and the app will generate recommended budgets by task or vendor
• Sync your app across multiple devices so you can plan any time, anywhere

Pricing: Free
Devices: Available for iOS and Android

3. Table Plan

Any bride will tell you that one of the most dreaded tasks in wedding planning is the seating chart. Even with a wedding planner, it’s on the couple to decide who sits where.  But the days of moving different coloured Post-It notes around are gone. 

The Table Plan seating chart app lets you select the size, position, and number of people at each table. Easily import your guest list from other apps and move individual or multiples guests around the tables with the drag and drop feature. Name or number your tables and add or delete guests as needed.

You can also tag guests with special requirements (dietary needs, kids, etc.) and export everything into a PDF chart that can be sent to your planner and venue. 

Pricing: Free
Devices: iPhone and iPad only

4. Honeyfund Wedding Registry

Destination weddings can be a tricky gift-giving ordeal for your guests. Cash gifts are more common now than they’ve ever been. But if you’d still prefer to do a registry, Honeyfund allows your guests to give you something special without having to worry about bringing it along to your Rocky Mountain wedding.

Add anything online to your list or register for cash donations for specific goals like a honeymoon fund or a downpayment for your first home.

Pricing: Free
Devices: Available for iOS and Android

5. The Guest

For a while, it seemed that creating a special hashtag just for your wedding was the way to see all the great photos your guests take throughout the day. It quickly picked up steam as a popular wedding tip. But getting all your guests to remember to use the hashtag is easier said than done. 

With The Guest (formerly known as Veri), you simply create an event for the day of your wedding and invite all your guests via their phone number or email. Once they accept the invite, any photos they take during the event will share automatically to the app! So you won’t miss a thing. No uploading, and no separate camera app – just high-resolution photos and videos that you can download in full, any time.

The best part about the app for destination weddings is that guests who can’t make it can still open the app and view all the photos and videos in realtime. It’s a must-have for your Rocky Mountain wedding!

Pricing: Free
Devices: Available for iOS and Android

Adventure Helicopter by Rockies Heli

6. The Bridesmaids

Your bridal party is there to help you get through the planning phase and to coordinate details on the day itself. But even the best of friends with the best intentions can get a little sidetracked in all the excitement! 

The Bridesmaids app helps to keep all communication and coordination in one place. So bridal showers, bachelorette parties, dress shopping, and more can all be kept on track. The app features a chat feature, lists, and calendars that the whole bridal party can collaborate on together. 

Pro tip: there’s also a Groomsmen app for the boys! You can even connect the two apps to share calendars, lists, and messages for joint events.

Pricing: Free
Devices: Available for iOS and Android

7. Etsy

It’s not specifically a wedding app, but Etsy is known as the place online to find beautiful, handcrafted items. If you’re looking for unique pieces for your Rocky Mountain wedding or special bridesmaids gifts, take a quick browse on Etsy!

Pricing: Free
Devices: Available for iOS and Android

8. Postable

When it comes to your destination Rocky Mountain wedding, there’s so much to do that you’ll want to save time as much as possible. While you might be splashing out on invitations, there are simply timesaving ways to send out save the dates and thank you notes.

Postable allows you to choose from tons of beautiful designs. Your guests can fill out an address book, you choose the design and write the card, and Postable does the rest for you.

Pricing: Free
Devices: Online

9. Appy Couple

This app combines a lot of the features of others in this list. You can create a personalized wedding website to share all the important info, send out invitations, manage RSVPs, and collect photos from all your guests!

Appy Couple takes it to the next level by allowing you to create an app for your guests to use! This is an especially great feature for a destination wedding. You’ll be able to share important info, flight information, and accommodation recommendations easily.

Check out their features page for all the other incredible things you can do with this app.

Pricing: $35
Devices: Available for iOS and Android

Wedding Florist Flowers by Janie | Wedding Planning by Moments by Madeleine | Dress by Essence of Australia

10. TaskRabbit 

If you’ve started a labour intensive project for your wedding (handmade favours, invitation writing), but you’re strapped for time, this app is the answer. TaskRabbit provides vetted freelance labour for almost anything. It’s also great for those last minute tasks that you just don’t have time to fulfil.

Pricing: Free to download, pricing varies per task
Devices: Available for iOS and Android

11. Pantone Studio

What’s a wedding without the perfect colour scheme? With Pantone Studio, you can put together up to five shades to see how they work together and easily swap each one out until you create a colour scheme that embodies the wedding of your dreams.

Even better – upload photos of items you like (such as a bridesmaid dress or flower) to start your theme off or to see if it fits with the scheme you’ve chosen!

Pricing: Free
Device: Available for iOS and Android

All photographs by Banff Photographer Rocky Mountain Photo Co

Feature photo:
Wedding Florals by Alpine Blooms | Banff Makeup and Hair by Beautymark Makeovers | Banff Wedding Planner Signature Events by Ashley | Wedding Gown by Blush and Raven